Health Improvement, Protection and Services Research Committee 2017

Projects approved for funding in 2017

 
Code Title Organisation Lead PI Funding Amount Abstract Final Summary
HIPS/17/03 We Walk: Development of a family-centred behavioural intervention to support regular outdoor walking after stroke University of Dundee Dr Jacqui Morris £269,092 HIPS/17/03 Abstract HIPS/17/03 project briefing
HIPS/17/09 Longitudinal study of pelvic floor dysfunction, and its relationship with childbirth (ProLong20+: Prolapse and incontinence Long-term research Glasgow Caledonian University Ms Suzanne Hagen £268,670 HIPS/17/09 Abstract HIPS/17/09 project briefing
HIPS/17/10 Improving the rate of bystander CPR in deprived communities: a development study University of Stirling Dr Fiona Dobbie £130,717 HIPS/17/10 Abstract HIPS/17/10 project briefing
HIPS/17/15 Oral iron, Intravenous iron or discontinuation of therapy for older adults with treatment-unresponsive iron deficiency anaemia – a pilot randomised controlled trial University of Aberdeen Professor Phyo Kyaw Myint £283,555 HIPS/17/15 Abstract Project discontinued due to patient recruitment challenges
HIPS/17/18 Improving sedentary behaviour and physical activity in community-dwelling older adults: development and feasibility testing of a novel technology-supported interventions University of Glasgow Dr Cindy Gray £299,167 HIPS/17/18 Abstract HIPS/17/18 project briefing
HIPS/17/23 Increasing uptake of bowel cancer screening:development of a planning support tool University of Glasgow Dr Katie Robb £355,867 HIPS/17/23 Abstract project active
HIPS/17/26 Developing a Scottish Type 2 Diabetes Policy Model and piloting a web-based decision aid University of Glasgow Dr Jim Lewsey £236,563 HIPS/17/26 Abstract HIPS/17/26 project briefing
HIPS/17/47 Optimising Services For People At Highest Risk Of HIV: Developing Best Practice In Delivering HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis(Prep) Through Evaluation Of Early Implementation Across Scotland Glasgow Caledonian University Professor Claudia Estcourt £295,686 HIPS/17/47 Abstract HIPS/17/47 project briefing
HIPS/17/48 The role of CHildhood Adversities and their subsequent impact on mental ill-health and Suicidal behaviour (CHASe) Edinburgh Napier University Professor Nadine Dougall £80,064 HIPS/17/48 Abstract HIPS/17/48 project briefing 
HIPS/17/55 Understanding And Addressing Ethnic Variations In Cervical Cancer Screening In Scotland University of Edinburgh Dr Christine Campbell £285,175 HIPS/17/55  Abstract project active
HIPS/17/57 A Pilot Trial of the Mini-AFTERc intervention to manage Fears of Cancer Recurrence in patients with breast cancer University of St Andrews Professor Gerald Humphris £249,100 HIPS/17/57 Abstract HIPS/17/57 Project Briefing
HIPS/17/58 Parents InC.: A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a parenting support programme focussed on families affected by ADHD University of Glasgow Professor Helen Minnis & Dr Lucy Thompson £277,621 HIPS/17/58 Abstract HIPS/17/58 Project Briefing